Kampala Taxi Crackdown leaves Hundreds of passengers stranded at Old Taxi Park

Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded at Kampala’s Old Taxi Park during the evening rush hour after Traffic Police impounded commuter taxis deemed to be in dangerous mechanical condition.

The operation is part of a 100-day crackdown launched today by the Ministry of Works and Transport under Minister Fred Byamukama. The campaign targets unroadworthy “Ganyegenya” or DMC taxis across Greater Kampala, aiming to improve road safety and prevent accidents caused by defective brakes, worn-out tires, and other mechanical faults.

However, the enforcement has already disrupted transport in the capital. The removal of dozens of taxis created immediate shortages, forcing commuters to wait longer and pay higher fares.